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Village of Skokie Beautification and Improvement Commission Meeting

January 8, 2026 · Skokie, IL
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-08 (PDF, 5 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.skokie.org ↗
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Attendees

Valerie Shuman (Commissioner)
Mitchell Sandler (Commissioner)
Katy Darr (Commissioner)
Sherwin Ditlove (Commissioner)
Mike Madalinski (Commissioner)
Erin Maxen-Lewis (Commissioner)
Lucas Reczek (Commissioner)
Celeste Roy (Commissioner)
Gary Schwarz (Commissioner)
Tina Seville Velasco (Commissioner)
Cathy Stevens (Village Forester)
Ross Del Rosario (Commissioner)
Vernell Ellison-Smith (Commissioner)
Charles Levine (Commissioner)
Brandon Munden (Commissioner)
Edward Potash (Commissioner)
Ron Schrag (Commissioner)
Rachel Rosenberg (Commissioner)
✓ Present: 18/18

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#I

Approval of December 4, 2025 Minutes

Commissioner Madalinski made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Vice Chair Sandler. Approved by voice vote.

#II

2026 Planning – Making Decisions (Activities & Task Leads)

Review of 2026 initiatives and assignment of task force leads and support Commissioners.

#III

Garden Walk Task Group Update

None

#IV

Report by Cathy Stevens, Village Forester, Public Works

None

#V

Report by Trustee Liaison

The Trustee Liaison was not present.

#VI

Old Business

None

#VII

New Business

Discussion of potential noise ordinances for gas powered lawn equipment and community outreach initiatives.

#VIII

Adjournment

Commissioner Roy made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Darr.